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IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with HIV infection (AIDS), prophylaxis of CMV disease in CMV negative patients who have received an organ transplant from a CMV positive donor.
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Renal insufficiency, dialysis patients, leukopenia, neutrocytopenia < 500/µl, thrombocytopenia < 25,000/µl, Hb < 8 g/dl.
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Contraindicated.
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Initial: 2 times/day 900 mg p.o. for 21 days. Maintenance therapy: 900 mg once/day. Maintenance therapy and prophylaxis for organ transplant patients: 900 mg once a day. If the retinitis worsens, the dose may be increased as in initial therapy (risk of drug resistance exists!).
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S.u. Ganciclovir.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Use in patients < 18 years of age. Hypersensitivity to Aciclovir and Valaciclovir i.A.
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Valcyte
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Remember! Damage to the genetic material is potentially possible. Therefore, men under treatment should not conceive a child 6 months after therapy. Women should use effective contraception during treatment!
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer